.. I did it..
I curtseid politely and clumsily. A soon as my bare feet hit the streets of the capital city of Kou I ran, nimbly dodging ignorant shoppers. Quickly picking up an unpayed apple from a stall on my way I found my way home to the slums. I found our shack quickly , 'EVVIEEE' my caring mother called after me, she was waiting for me as usual. I smile uncontrolably at her as she started grilling me about something, ''What have I told you about going bare foot! I gave you those shoes for a reason you know?''
''But there yours mum,'' I kissed her forehead on my tiptoes and walked into our room. I'm so lucky to have a mother like her, considering parents in the slums' reputation. I put her apple on the table and sat down on a blanket, ''Mum, I did it'' Her emerald green eyes shined brightly as her face opened in happiness. She rushed over to me and gave me a massive hug, I've always been jealous of her beautiful eyes, if only I'd inherited hers instead of my useless fathers. ''Well done Eve! I couldn't be more proud of you! Getting a job in the palace, you'll be out of this place in no time!'' a tear came to her eyes, I know getting me out of the slums was one of her only aspirations. I whispered into her ear as she brought me in for another hug, ''and you're coming with me,''
That night my mum spent the last of her money on some meat for us and told me it was 'my treat' I tried to stop her but she's very stubborn when it comes down to it. The next morning I would start, bright and early, as a simple servant in the royal palace.
Servant life was just as hectic as I expected, maybe even harder. Nothing I hadn't prepared myself for though. A guard had given me my 'uniform' just moments ago, so I had the opportunity to take a short break to clamber into my clothes. I asked if I could use the tiny cleaning closet... its lucky I'm not claustrophobic. With great difficulty I managed to get into my uniform and burst out of the cleaning cupboard... right into someone, I cringed and slowly looked up, hoping it wasn't someone important. I breathed in sharply and my mouth formed an 'o' shape. By the looks of his clothes, yes he was important but in that moment I couldn't care less. My eyes lunged over his gorgeous appearance, his abs popping out. And finally my eyes reached his equally beautiful face. My gaze hit his and my attraction was instantly switched to fear, his eyes terrified me, there crimson red colour looking down on me. My face went almost the same colour and I got down to my knees and apologised, keeping my head down hoping he wouldn't noticed the shade of my cheeks.
I felt his eyes bury into me for what seemed like forever until he knelt down to my level, lifted my head and looked into my boring eyes, I almost felt embarrassed. After a few moments of looking at me, my cheeks burning, he pushed my face away, his incredible strength pushing the rest of me with it. I lay on the floor, pulling my skirt down and trying to keep the tears from streaming down my face. He stood up, terrifying but still so attractive, ''Idiot, watch were your going,''
I quickly jolted up again and bowed my head, ''y-yes, I'm terribly sorry won't happen again.''
The black haired man was walking off but stopped when I spoke, my heart started pounding in my chest. He spoke this time with his back to me, ''You better hope you won't, next time I wont be as nice, little girl,'' I bit my tongue, who does he think he's calling little girl! He's looks the same age as me! I'm nearly 18. However much I wanted to I knew it wouldn't be a good idea to back chat this man, but before I had time to think I was already speaking! ''I'm 18, sir'' - I lied. I cringed I was praying he wouldn't turn around ... why cant I keep my big mouth shut... He started to chuckle darkly and I breathed an inner sigh of relief. His laugh got louder and it suddenly stopped. My heart beat starting pounding my chest. I jumped out of my skin, his warm breath brushing across my neck, he was now behind me. He whispered so only I could hear, but to me it was the loudest ''Bet you're gunna regret that one,''
He whisked me off my feet, and it was nowhere near romantic. I played with the idea of screaming as he carried me with ease through the corridors. His harsh grip was hurting me slightly, but now even if I wanted to my voice wouldn't let me even squeak. I was silenced by my own fear, if only that would've happened a couple of minutes ago. He quickly slugged me over his shoulder, making me terribly self-conscience about my skirts length. I heard him kick open a door, the door lashing into the wall. Now he started to laugh, ''Oh, you're really gunna regret that, LITTLE GIRL,'' He threw me onto a bed, making me jolt. He looked at me, still standing at the top of the bed. A grin pulled at the corners of his mouth, ''Stay there.'' I sat up, ''Wait but I have work to do! I'll lose my job, I need to go!'' An even bigger grin rolled across his face, ''Stay there.''